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And live from New York, it’s…Sabrina Carpenter! Last night, the pop star served as both the host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live. Given she had to work double-duty, it’s no surprise, then, that Carpenter and her stylist Jared Ellner pulled out all of the fashion stops for the gig. From her opening monologue to her live performances and comedic skits, Ms. Sabrina Carpenter nailed the art of true showgirl style—slipping into theatrical designs that were worthy of the spotlight.
Carpenter kicked off the show with her opening monologue (always an SNL highlight), where she proceeded to make fun of her own racy image. “Everybody thinks of me as this horndog pop star, but there’s really so much more to me,” Carpenter said. “I’m not just horny—I’m also turned on and I’m sexually charged!” She wore a shimmering Naeem Khan mini dress to deliver such laughs, finished in a checkered blue and black design, with fringed cap sleeves.
As the show progressed, Carpenter’s promo photos—because every host gets a full-on SNL photo shoot—continued her high-fashion takeover. She sported pieces such as a vintage Dolce & Gabbana rose coat, a vintage Emanuel Ungaro black and white polka dot frock from spring 2003, and even a shimmering blue Dior lace dress from the recent spring 2026 collection. In a promo clip with SNL co-star Marcello Hernandez, the singer also donned a vintage canine-themed Vivienne Westwood dress from fall 1992—a tie-in to her album name, Man’s Best Friend, obviously.
Across several sketches, she also wore a pink check Love Shack Fancy twin set, a turtleneck mini-dress from Theory, and a sparkling Princess Polly halter mini-dress.
The epic leading lady wardrobe concluded with her two musical performances of the night. For her live rendition of “Nobody’s Son,” Carpenter sported a crystal-covered black and white karate robe, while her backup dancers performed choreographed fights. She was not barefoot, though: For a glamorous pop star touch, she accessorized with a staggering pair of Christian Louboutin platforms. To perform “Manchild,” Carpenter then rocked a “Live From New York” baby tee, while the back of her pink briefs read, “It’s Saturday Night!”—a cheeky homage to the famous SNL tagline. Her SNL looks had all the makings of greatness: Campy, fun, yet chic!
When the superstar headed out for the SNL after-party, she couldn’t resist delivering one more statement outfit. Carpenter stepped out in a white suit vest and mini skirt, exposing a satiny blue bra underneath, finished off with a metallic shoulder bag. It was very much business-meets-pleasure. And it makes sense: Is there a more fun job than hosting SNL? We think not.
This article was originally published on Vogue.com.
